Interim Deputy Headteacher, West Yorkshire

Brava Education; Morley; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Brava Education is supporting a West Yorkshire primary school in recruiting an Interim Deputy Headteacher to start January 2027. This senior leadership role manages day-to-day operations and supports the SEND provision alongside the Acting Headteacher.

The role includes some teaching, approx half a day per week, and runs until the end of the summer term. Candidates should have proven Deputy Headteacher experience and strong operational leadership to ensure stability and effective school

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Deputy Headteacher.
• Strong operational leadership including the business and organisational side of running a school.
• Willingness to teach a small amount each week.
• Experience with SEND provision or SENCo qualification desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational running of the school.
• Support SEND provision alongside Acting Headteacher.
• Collaborate with senior leadership for stability and direction during the interim period.
• Deliver approximately half a day of teaching per week.

Skills

Deputy headship experience

Operational leadership

SEND support

Teaching willingness

Education

SENCo qualification (bonus)

Job description

Brava Education is working with a primary school in West Yorkshire, who are looking for an experienced Interim Deputy Headteacher to join them from January 2027.

The role

This is a hands-on senior leadership role within a large primary school with a nursery, serving a diverse community. You will work closely with the Acting Headteacher and the wider senior team to provide stability and strong leadership.

Your priority will be the day-to-day operational running of the school, including the business side of school leadership. You will also support the school's SEND provision, working alongside the Acting Headteacher, who will remain the strategic lead for SEND.

The role includes a small amount of teaching, around half a day a week.

About you

• Proven experience as a Deputy Headteacher.
• Strong operational leadership, including the business and organisational side of running a school.
• Confidence supporting SEND. A SENCo qualification would be a bonus but is not required.
• Early Years experience would be desirable.
• Willingness to teach a small amount each week.

Terms

The role is interim and full time, starting in January 2027 and running until the end of the summer term. It offers a competitive day rate.

The process

The school is shortlisting after the October half term.